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Valor Flight Crew

De: Mike Fadale and Blake Shrider
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Produced in partnership with ECHO (Every Coast Helicopter Operations), the Valor Flight Crew Podcast promotes the personnel and life-saving equipment behind helicopter air ambulance services.


Join hosts Mike Fadale and Blake Shrider for in-depth interviews and expert insights from air medical personnel, pilots, communication specialists, and maintenance crews who play critical roles in airborne emergency response.



Both members of the ECHO team, Mike and Blake, have diverse backgrounds in public safety aviation and leadership, allowing them to bring unique perspectives and expertise to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast.

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  • Episode 43 - Prepared for the Worst: Inside Carilion Life-Guard’s Incapacitated Pilot Program Part 1
    Dec 24 2025

    Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor magazine.

    Today, we sit down with the team from Carilion Life-Guard for a groundbreaking conversation about one of the most forward-leaning safety initiatives in the industry: Their incapacitated pilot program.

    In this episode, we explore how this effort came to life—its origins, its challenges, and the meticulous procedures designed to protect crews when seconds matter. The Carilion team walks us through the training, communication strategies, and human factors that drive their approach, as well as the technological integrations that enhance situational awareness and safety in the cockpit.

    You’ll hear candid insights about overcoming resistance, strengthening crew resource management (CRM), and shaping protocols that crews can trust in high-stress environments. From checklist discipline to crew camaraderie, this conversation underscores the shared responsibility we all carry when it comes to safety.

    And as we look ahead, the team shares an exciting vision for the future—where emerging technologies and increased automation may one day transform how we respond when a pilot becomes incapacitated.

    So strap in as this forward-thinking episode blends innovation, teamwork, and mission-focused readiness at every level. Let’s get into it.

    Thank you to our sponsors Airbus, Metro Aviation and Precision Aviation Group.

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    52 m
  • Episode 42 - Inside Safety Culture: Trust, Voice, and Vulnerability Part 2
    Dec 17 2025

    Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor magazine.

    In today’s episode, we sit down with researcher and industry expert Russell Griffin for an honest and eye-opening conversation about what truly drives safety culture.

    Together, we unpack the human side of aviation safety—exploring how communication, trust, and vulnerability influence the decisions crews make under pressure. Russell shares his personal journey and groundbreaking research on crew dynamics, leadership, and the powerful role of “safety voice” in keeping teams aligned and patients safe.

    From the realities of high-stress environments to the impact of organizational structures on well-being, this episode sheds light on the internal and external pressures that shape situational awareness and performance in critical moments. It’s a conversation about leadership, accountability, and recognizing the good—because building a positive safety culture isn’t just policy … it’s people.

    Buckle up. This is an episode you won’t want to miss.

    Thank you to our sponsors Coptersafety, Precision Aviation Group, and Spectrum Aeromed.

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    1 h y 16 m
  • Episode 41 - Inside Safety Culture: Trust, Voice, and Vulnerability Part 1
    Dec 10 2025

    Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor magazine.

    In today’s episode, we sit down with researcher and industry expert Russell Griffin for an honest and eye-opening conversation about what truly drives safety culture.

    Together, we unpack the human side of aviation safety—exploring how communication, trust, and vulnerability influence the decisions crews make under pressure. Russell shares his personal journey and groundbreaking research on crew dynamics, leadership, and the powerful role of “safety voice” in keeping teams aligned and patients safe.

    From the realities of high-stress environments to the impact of organizational structures on well-being, this episode sheds light on the internal and external pressures that shape situational awareness and performance in critical moments. It’s a conversation about leadership, accountability, and recognizing the good—because building a positive safety culture isn’t just policy … it’s people.

    Buckle up. This is an episode you won’t want to miss.

    Thank you to our sponsors Airbus, Metro Aviation and Spectrum Aeromed.

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    1 h y 10 m
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